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Overview

Photos and Description of this 2 bedroom holiday apartment in Paauilo

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-6)

Keolamauloa, a historic family property, was built in the 1930's and is located 37 miles north of Hilo, at the cool 1800 ft. elevation in Paauilo Mauka.

It was originally developed in the 1930’s as a coffee farm. As a center of community life, this property included a family-run general store. Japanese movies were shown in the garage to homestead families and friends. The strength and resourcefulness of this family have inspired those who followed. Even now, their children and grandchildren continue to return to the home to find rest and to remember.

The verdant pasture lands and old family homesteads are evidence of the area’s rich agricultural and cattle ranching history. Today, our family works and plays on this small family farm and share a vision of sustainable living. We grow wholesome food and minimize our environmental impact by using eco-friendly practices. The grounds are abundant with native trees, chickens, and the family pet pig who loves to be fed. The ocean is viewed from the backyard.

The accommodation features quiet comfort with the soothing sound of small waterfalls. Guests will enjoy a private entrance, full kitchen/bathroom and 2 bedrooms – each with a double bed. A futon can be used for extra guests. Keolamauloa will welcome you home, whether you have traveled a few miles to Kalopa State Park, historic Honoka’a town and Waipio Valley, or taken a day trip to Kohala and the Kona Coast or to Hilo and the Volcano. EKomo Mai

About Kaye Lundburg

I grew up in rural Eastern Oklahoma. After college city life called and I was off to Denver, LA and Honolulu. But country was really home to me and i moved to the Big Island and have been in rural Hamakua for many years.

Kaye Lundburg purchased this apartment in 1984

Why Kaye Lundburg chose Hamakua Coast

Finding a old homestead in Paauilo 25 years ago was full of possibilities. Restoring 80 year old buildings and reclaiming land that was overgrown from years of neglect was daunting but was a project for a growing family Today KEOLAMAULOA is a family treasure.

What makes this apartment unique

Today our family strives to live simply and sustainably on our 4 acre homestead. We have abundant organic vegetables and eggs and take great satisfaction in reclaiming a native forest and wildlife habitat. Guests enjoy the quiet relaxation of this country home. Soaking in the hot tub, walking through the forest, feeding the pig are just of few of the delights of a farmstay at KEOLAMAULOA.

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Reviews

Exceptional!5/5 -

(53 traveller reviews)

Exceeded our expectations

The rental was spacious, private, very comfortable and well-stocked with far more amenities than we expected. We especially liked all the books on the history of the Hamakua Coast, which gave us a special perspective on the region as well as the history of the property itself. When booking, we somehow missed the fact that the rental also includes exclusive use of a large wooden hot tub and outdoor shower, which was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed taking walks on the upcountry roads amid the lush green forest. The owners were very kind and accommodating, and the kitties who live on the farm are soooo sweet. Our son enjoyed feeding leftovers to the pig! Lots of fun!

All that we could have hoped for

My husband, daughter and I had the pleasure of staying for a week at Keolamauloa and we are still going through withdrawals, a week now after returning home to Houston. Kaye, Sally and Keith were gracious hosts, extremely attentive when needed, yet low-key. The apartment was exactly as described and the grounds even more beautiful than portrayed in the pictures. The property is situated a few miles off the highway, which afforded great elevated views and cooler temps. We were so happy with our experience and would heartily recommend the property for anyone wanting to experience a countryside stay on the beautiful and peaceful Hamakua Coast.

Fabulous farmstay

This was our second time staying at Kaye's farm homestead, and we loved it just as much the second time. Kaye is a welcoming and responsive host--easily accessible if any issues arise. The house itself is comfortable and well-stocked for a home away from home, and the farm is gorgeous and peaceful. We had a great time roaming around the property with our son--making friends with the cats, feeding compost to the pig, and exploring--and the homestead makes a great homebase for day trips. Hope we'll be able to make it back for a third visit in the not-too-distant future!

Keolamaula is magical - an amazingly special place at an incredible value

I know that's a lot of adjectives (above), but Kaye's farm is a real find. The location is perfect for exploring the Hamakua coast and beyond North Kohala to the West and Hilo to the south are easy to get to); the beds are comfortable; Bichi the pig and the other farm animals were charming; the weather (everything from sun to rain, never too hot) was great; and Kaye and Sally are wonderful people and perfect hosts. Our family (my spouse and I and our two six-year-old boys) had a great time and at the end of each day my littlest said "Mommy, I want to go home," meaning Keolamaula.

Peaceful and serene farm stay with all the amenities

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful location with its greenery, cool breezes, beautiful flowers, hot tub, koi ponds and even the nightly frog chorus! We enjoyed exploring the local area and the gorgeous drive along the Hamakua coast into Hilo for further adventures. The property is very well maintained and very clean and any questions were quickly answered by the owner's daughter on the property. We loved all the space and the large kitchen with many extras. We would definitely recommend this stay to our family or friends. Gramma's Kitchen in nearby Honakka was delicious for lunch and the shops are fun to explore. Go early in the day as many close by mid-afternoon and some aren't open on Sundays or Mondays. Hilo has a expansive farmer's market to shop and the Lyman Museum and House were fantastic--be sure and book the house tour or use a raincheck and go back a separate day as we did. If you like lush rainforests the Hamakua coast is great to explore with great beaches and waterfalls. We loved the tea just up the road at the Hawaiian Vanilla Company--a fantastic selection of yummy food and a lovely setting, too.

Marvelous

Tthis is a most special property which far surpassed our expectations. The owner and her family care for their accommodations and make every effort to keep guests comfortable and happy. We especially loved the plantings on the land and learning about the history of the area as well. Though we were lucky and enjoyed good weather, there were dehumidifiers and a good heater in our cottage that would keep folks cozy and warm should it rain. The outdoor hot tub is a delight. We will definitely come here again and would recommend it as a special get away location that evokes the old Hawaii that is disappearing from many of the typical tourist destinations.

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